Comparison ยท Science
Mitosis vs Meiosis
Mitosis supports growth; meiosis enables sexual reproduction.
Mitosis
- one division
- two daughter cells
- diploid
- growth and repair
Meiosis
- two divisions
- four daughter cells
- haploid
- genetic diversity
Core Difference
Mitosis creates identical cells; meiosis creates gametes with half chromosomes
Use Cases
Use mitosis for tissue maintenance; meiosis for reproduction
Verdict
Meiosis introduces variation; mitosis preserves genomes